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Ciudad Refugio

Volunteer with Ciudad Refugio in Medellín

A church and foundation in Medellín that runs a shelter, food programs and a residential restoration program for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. Volunteers serve individually, in teams, through an exchange program or as interns.

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Why this is listed

A structured volunteer program in a major city, pairing practical aid with the gospel for the city's most vulnerable.

How to start

  1. Open ciudadrefugio.org (opens an external site) and read what Ciudad Refugio says about itself before you read anything else.
  2. Check the time it asks for: ongoing.
  3. Look at the filings below, then decide. Numbers are context, not a verdict.
  4. Tell your church. Going out is rarely meant to be done alone.

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Before you go

Something to read, watch or listen to before you show up. From Ripened Harvest; the picks change each day.

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    Home of the Ask Pastor John episodes and Look at the Book studies, with new teaching posted almost daily. Hosted by John Piper.

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    Animated short videos explaining Christian life and the gospel for teenagers. Hosted by Impact Video Ministries.

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